Description
Learn how to make the ultimate slow cooker beef stew! This hearty, flavorful dish combines tender beef, fresh vegetables, and a rich broth—all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy days!
Ingredients
Scale
ients:
- 2 pounds of beef chuck, cubed
- 4 large carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups of beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Wash and chop all vegetables. Cut beef into bite-sized pieces.
- Brown the Beef: Heat a skillet with oil and sear beef cubes on all sides. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Layer Vegetables: Add potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion into the slow cooker.
- Add Seasonings and Liquid: Mix tomato paste into the beef broth and pour it over the ingredients. Add garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
- Thicken (Optional): Mix cornstarch with water and stir it into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Serve: Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and enjoy with your favorite bread or side dish.
Notes
- Use a tough cut of beef like chuck roast for optimal tenderness after slow cooking.
- For a thicker stew, mix cornstarch with water and add during the final 30 minutes.
- Avoid overloading the slow cooker for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours